Child Abuse Pediatrics Consult

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Emergent PEDS referrals: Those situations when an FCM needs to speak with a PEDS team member immediately (i.e. need immediate medical advice).
  • Page the child abuse pediatrician on call directly by dialing (317) 312-2911 and then entering your complete phone number (including *extension) followed by the #sign.
  • You may also reach the child abuse pediatrician on call by paging through the operator at 317-944-5000.
  • Note: DO NOT ASK FOR THE "PEDS DOCTOR." (Almost every doctor at Riley is a Peds doctor = pediatrician.)
  • After speaking with the CPP provider on call, please submit a referral in order to complete the referral and receive feedback to the DCS central office.
  • Suspected skin injury (bruises, cuts, welts, abrasions) for child 0 to less than 12 months
  • Suspected head/neck injury for child 0 to less than 6 years old
  • Suspected fracture for child 0 to less than 3 years old
  • Suspected burn for child 0 to less than 3 years old
  • Any that do not meet the above criteria.
  • However, FCMs may submit non-mandatory referrals if they have questions or need assistance from the PEDS team.
Sexual abuse concerns:
  • DO NOT COMPLETE A PEDS referral.
  • URGENT sexual abuse concerns - Page the Riley Center of Hope Triage Nurse on call by paging through the operator at 317-944-5000.
  • Non-Urgent sexual abuse concerns - Call the Pediatric Center of Hope at 317-274-7377 to speak to a clinic nurse.
Medical Impression: The medical impression is based on the information provided and is only one component of the information needed for DCS assessment. The medical impression may change if additional information becomes available. The medical impression is not sufficient for court without a formal report. If you have questions or need further clarification, please call 317-274-7401.

Please use the links below to access the referral forms for PEDS referrals, and for submitting other questions and documents.

If you are submitting additional information for a referral already made, please use the” other requests/secure e-mail button.”

PEDS Referral Form
Other Requests/Secure Email
Case Consultation Outcome Form